Proud Day For Mexico as Bond Becomes Missouri Governor
The editorial reflects pride as Kit Bond, a son of Mexico Missouri, is sworn in next Monday as Governor of Missouri. It recounts his boyhood, local ties, service, and return to hometown roots, asserting the event is a proud day for Mexico, Missouri, and the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Kit Bond
Missouri
Ol’ Santa
Eugene Field
Liberty
Dixie Grays
Jackson Street
Chamber of Commerce
End of the Day He Maketh the Storm A Calm Psalm Reflection
A devotional meditation cites Psalm 107 29 noting God quiets storms and calms seas. It asserts that in times of trouble divine aid appears when human extremity is reached, framing adversity as a chance for God's intervention.
Open Forum Letter Compliment for Truman Editorial
A reader from Lamping Wellsville praises Ledger editor for last week's Truman eulogy and the Heaven reflections, calling them fitting and reverent. The letter commends the newspaper’s tone and notes interest in the China diary column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
Truman
Heaven
Severin T
Lamping Wellsville
P.S
China
Ann Landers letters on motorcycles and marriage
Reader submissions tribute Ann Landers for motorcycle safety stance citing National Safety Council data. A second letter questions the other woman scenario citing divorce outcomes and personal growth, with jabs at Romeo and drug awareness references tied to Ann Landers’ drug booklet offer from Mexico Ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
United Press International
National Safety Council
Ann
Mexico
Prolapse surgery advised after vaginal prolapse findings
Dear reader questions Thosteson on vaginal prolapse and potential bladder protrusion, risks of not operating, and likely progression. He explains prolapse stems from weakened pelvic tissues, usually bladder protrusion, can cause incomplete emptying and infections, and notes surgery is advised.
Lombardo Band Stays Sober on New Year’s Eve Tradition
AP reports Guy Lombardo and 13 musicians of his Royal Canadian Orchestra have never drunk on New Year’s Eve in 44 years while performing Auld Lang Syne on CBS. Lebert Lombardo, 67, confirms the ritual. newcomers observe the unwritten rule as others try to join in on drums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Sharbutt
NEW York (Ap
Guy Lombardo
Royal Canadian Orchestra
CBS
Lebert Lombardo
Guy
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Lebert
Independence Annexation Expands Missouri City Size
In Jackson County Independence grows from a sleepy hamlet to a 111,662 population hub. Last Tuesday five ballot propositions approved annexation totaling 29.7 square miles, setting a final incorporation date of December 31 1975 and making Independence Missouri's second largest by area after Kansas City. Lee's Summit trails in size.
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Kansas City
Jackson County
Independence
Courthouse
Missouri
Lee's Summit
St. Louis
Missouri River
Voigt views small towns drawing exiles back home
R J of Canton asks actor Jon Voigt if young people still leave small towns for cities. Voigt cites midcareer choices and says many youths are now returning to Nevada Missouri after college or early jobs to work in family businesses and local industries. Residents note less excitement but shorter commutes and more familiar faces, with mixed views on climate and opportunities.
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The
Arthritis Foundation
Avenue of the Americas
New York
N. Y
Thesteson
Meniere
Thosteson
Nevada
Daily Mail
Family Weekly
R.J
Canton
Ohio
Jon Voigt
Ple
California
Voigt
Golly
Vernon County
West Coast
Mexico Ledger: Local Updates January 4 1972
Mexico Missouri Ledger reports local events for Tuesday January 4 1972. Notices include city council actions and community happenings with brief summaries of public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Growth and annexation reshape Missouri cities and counties
The piece compares Jackson County and St. Louis area growth, noting Kansas City Independence and Lee's Summit will expand most in the late 20th century. It details annexation actions, population shifts, and a charter change making large land additions unlikely after January 1, with Independence securing space for industrial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
St. Louis
Johnson County
Kansas County
Kansas City
Independence
Lee's Summit
Little
Blue River Valley
Roots and community in Vernon County life
The author argues that local roots matter and rooted generations give a sense of belonging. Rootlessness is seen as a modern curse, while rural life offers control over environment, institutions, and social company, a contrast to urban pleasures like nightclubs and cinemas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon County
Birthday greetings for local residents and famous tenor
Thursday birthday wishes go out to Dr. Robert Holt Mrs. Kenneth Earle Mrs. Melvin Yates Sr. of Vandalia Mrs. J R Hagan Floyd H Crews Donald W Newbrough Naomi Ruth Robinson Joe Henry Bell Myra Bishop and Brenda Lou Nolting Opera singer Renata Tebaldi is noted as 51 with a thought for today stating It is easy to be wise after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Holt
Kenneth Earle
Melvin Yates Sr
Vandalia
J. R. Hagan
Floyd H. Crews
Donald W. Newbrough
Naomi Ruth Robinson
Joe Henry Bell
Myra Bishop
Brenda Lou Nolting
Renata Tebaldi
TV Station Listings for St Louis and Surrounding Areas
Channel notes list stations in Missouri and nearby cities with call signs Ktvi Ktvo Kmox tv Ksd tv Khga tv Kpl Komu tv Kreg tv Ketc tv Kebj tv Weem tv in St Louis Ottumwa Columbia Jeff City Hannibal Quincy and Quincy listing shows multiple outlets including a noting that 17 is See Tv in Weem tv listing.
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Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
Ksd-tv
Khga-tv
Hannibal
Kpl
Komu-tv
Columbia
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Ketc-tv
Kebj-tv
Weem-tv
Quincy
Television Listings Highlight Evening Channel Schedule
A dense, era style guide lists Tonight's TV lineup across channels with dramas, movies, talk shows, news, and children's programs. Highlights include The Greeks In Search of Meaning on Channel 9 at 7, Firehouse with Richard Roundtree, The 500 Pound Jerk with James Franciscus, and various red hot programs across CBS ABC NBC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophocles
Aristophanes
ABC
Richard Roundtree
Shaft
Hawaii Five-0
CBS
Wednesday Station Listings and Guest Star Highlights
Jean Stapleton guest stars with Sonny and Cher at 7 00 p m on channels 4 7 and 13 Playhouse New York 7 30 p m 9 shows comedy and drama at 2 3 17 royal variety performance hour long Palladium benefit for the British Olympic team with hosts and top talent greeting Queen Elizabeth at 7 30 on 2 3 17 Alan King satirical survey of 1972 at 9 00 with notable performers ABC News At Ease year end review 10 30 Johnny Carson guests Billy Wilder and Jack Lemmon Movies schedule lists titles and times across channels 11 13 17 and 9 15 a m onward daily programs and children's shows across stations 2 3 4 7 11 13 17
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Stapleton
Sonny and Cher
Playhouse
New York
Thomas Mann
Palladium
Rowan and Martin
the Osmonds
Lily Tomlin
Des O’connor
Roger Moore
Liza Minnelli
Queen Elizabeth
Alan King
Larry Storch
Jerry Stiller
Anne Meara
Nancy Dussault
Rona Barrett
ABC News At
Smith
Reasoner
Johnny Carson
Billy Wilder
Jack Lemmon
Target
ABC News
CBS News
NBC News
Hazel
Andy Griffith
Porter Wage
Johnny Mann
Nightline
Billy Walker
Paul Lyn
Sonny & Che
Adam
Cannon
ABC News At Ease
Mexico Ledger Publication Rates and Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily schedule except Sundays and holidays, office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays. It details subscription rates by delivery method, region, and duration with special Army allowances.
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Washington
Mexico
Audrain
Crowswear Judge Takes Office in Audrain County Eastern District
Yesterday in Mexico January 2 1963 Leslie J Crow began his term as judge of the Audrain County Court eastern district succeeding A H Weakly who becomes Presiding Judge. Also noted James Bledsoe Post of the American Legion hosted guests Walter J Bukholtz and Harvey Elkman at their regular meeting. Debra Lynn Nichols daughter of Cecil L and Mrs Nichols born 19 minutes after midnight won gifts in the Leger Baby Derby, the first Nichols girl in 32 years. Governor elect Phil M Donnelly named 188 honorary colonels for his staff including Audrain County colonels Bradford Brett and L M White. Audrain County highway engineer J C Flynt named. R O Keeton announced the purchase of Kister Motor Sales Inc. on East Liberty Street from Frank Kister. James H Cleeton left for the Naval Base at Jacksonville Florida after holidays with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie J. Crow
Audrain
A. H. Weakly
Walter J. Bukholtz
Ninth District
Harvey Elkman
New Haven
James Bledsoe
American Legion
Debra Lynn
Cecil L. Nichols
N. Wade Sr
Mexico
Debra
Nichols
Phil M. Donnelly
Audraine County
Bradford Brett
L. M. White
J. C. Flynt
Southwest of
R. O. Keeton
Kister Motor Sales Inc
East Liberty Street
Frank Kister
James H. Cleeton
Naval Base
Jackson
Fla
Clarence Cleeton
Thompson
Chamber of Commerce
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Big Valley
Compass
Elec. Co
Li Beaver
Price Right
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Merv Griffin
Perspectives
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Phil Donahue
Lucy
James Franciscus
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George Carlin
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Jimmy Breslin
Hugh Sidey
White House
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Alice Stuart
Clifton Webb
Richard Egan
James Cagney
Natalie Wood
Jonah
Wayne Newton
Joseph Cotten
Hee Hawk
Our Times
Oh. Journal
Welby
M.D
Maube
Hawaii
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Ledgerland
Brian Donlevy
Ursula Andress
Robert Taylor
Christopher George
Elem
LaLanne
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Rocky
Reed Farrell
Green Acres
Weatherscan
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Town & Cor
Hal Barton
Peyton Place
Studio
Perspective
William
Mr. Rogers
Beaver
Consequences
Medical Center
Mexico Ledger
Hoxsey Hotel
Robert Nichols
Hoxsey
Denver
Colo
R. V. Blanchard
Wolf- Berger
L. B. Hawthorne
YWCA
Methodist Church
Betty Dyke
Lawrence
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